[F-Gas Category I] 18, Pressure Testing, Brazing and Commissioning Safety

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The distinct objectives of strength testing, tightness testing, evacuation, and operational checks. - Why oxygen must never be used as a test medium in refrigeration pipework. - Why a stable vacuum reading alone does not guarantee the absence of positive pressure leaks. - Hazards associated with hot work, thermal decomposition, and pressurised system components. - How Great Britain and Northern Ireland legal frameworks handle F-Gas regulatory updates. This independent study resource supports your preparation for the City & Guilds 2079 Category I exam. Explore practice questions and learning tools at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/uk-city-guilds-2079-l2-fgas and subscribe to video guides at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 28, 2026 - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualifications-required-to-work-on-equipment-containing-f-gas - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/fluorinated-gases-f-gases